樱桃app色

At 樱桃app色鈥檚 (樱桃app色) annual beginning-of-the-year conference, middle school counselor Amanda Oberhouse was recognized with one of the school鈥檚 highest honors, the Sara Bailey Award. The award, named in memory of beloved 樱桃app色 teacher Sara Bailey, celebrates educators who go above and beyond in supporting students and embodying the spirit of 樱桃app色.  

For Ms. Oberhouse, receiving the award carried special meaning. She worked closely with Bailey during her early years at 樱桃app色, often turning to her as a mentor and guide.  

鈥淪he was one of those teachers I could always talk to about supporting students,鈥� Ms. Oberhouse reflected. 鈥淭o receive an award in her name means a lot because she was there for me when I first started.鈥� 

Over the course of 14 years at 樱桃app色, Ms. Oberhouse has served as a health and PE teacher, credit recovery lead, high school counselor, and now middle school counselor. Each role sharpened her focus on individualizing support and helping students find pathways to success. 

In addition to her student-centered approach, she鈥檚 quick to dispel myths about online learning. 鈥淭here鈥檚 a misconception that students at virtual schools are isolated,鈥� she said. 鈥淚n reality, our students often have more opportunities to connect, whether with peers across Ohio or even nationally. They鈥檙e overcoming barriers and building meaningful relationships.鈥� 

Ms. Oberhouse鈥檚 belief in connection extends to her colleagues as well. She credits much of her success to the supportive culture at 樱桃app色. Working alongside a team of 36 counselors, she says collaboration and shared problem-solving are commonplace. 鈥淭here is always somebody there to support you,鈥� she said, emphasizing how teamwork fuels both staff and student success.  

With the flexibility 樱桃app色 provides, Ms. Oberhouse completed her master鈥檚 in school counseling and now serves on the . In that role, she amplifies the voice of virtual schools and advocates for resources that help students thrive across the state. 

Looking ahead, Ms. Oberhouse and her colleagues are working toward renewing 樱桃app色鈥檚 designation as a (RAMP), a distinction that affirms the school鈥檚 commitment to comprehensive, student-centered counseling services. 

鈥淚t鈥檚 exciting to be part of a school that not only supports students but also empowers its staff to grow,鈥� Ms. Oberhouse said. 鈥淭hat combination makes 樱桃app色 a special place.鈥�